Billiard-cue-chalk holder.



e, G. GILBERT. BILLIABD CUE CHALK HOLDER. APPLICATION FILED MAYZB, 1913.

1,097,088 Patented May 19, 1914.

Witnesses I I l nventor by y I r I I I Attorneys GUY Gr. GILBERT, 0F TULSA, OKLAHOMA.

BILLIARD-CUE-CHALK HOLDER.

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, GUY Gr. GILBERT, a citizen of the United States, residing at Tulsa, in the county of Tulsaand State of Oklahoma, have invented a new and useful llilliard-Cue-Chalk Holder, of which the following a specification.

The present invention appertains to a holder for billiard or pool cue chalk, and aims primarily to provide a novel and improved device of that character whereby the chalk may be conveniently applied to the third or ring linger of the players hand for convenience in chalking the cue Whenever desired.

It is the object of the present invention to provide a device of the nature indicated which shall be very simple in construction, and. which may be fashioned from sheet metal, so that the holder may be manufactured at a very small cost, thereby permitting the holder to be discarded or thrown away with the chalk.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device of the character specified which shall permit the chalk to be con veniently and efficiently applied to the third or ring finger of the players hand so that the hand may ordinarily be employed for manipulating the one, and in order that the chalk may be held lirmly by closing the third finger so that the tip of the one may be readily chalked.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a chalkholder having novel means for engaging a block or cube of chalk.

\Vith the foregoing objects outlined and with other objects in view, which will be apparent as the description proceeds, the present invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, can be made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention has been illustrated in its preferred embodiments in the accompanying drawing, wherein Figure 1 is a perspective view of one form of holder. Fig. 2 is a similar view of a modification. Fig. 3 is a similar view of a second variation. Fig. 1 is a sectional View of the holder illustrated in Fig. 3, showing the chalk applied thereto, and illustrating Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed May 28, 1913.

Patented May 19, 1914.

Serial No. 770,410.

the straps or tongues bent to engage the linger. Fig. 5 is a perspective view illustrating how the tongues or straps are engaged to the players hand.

. Referring specifically to Fig. 1, the holder is fashioned from a blank of suitable sheet metal and embodies a square plate 1, adapted to fit the finger of the players hand and against which the inner end of the block orcube of chalk 2 is adapted to rest. The plate 1 is preferably square, or similar in contour to the block of chalk. At opposite edges, the plate 1 is provided with a plurality of angular upturned ears 3, which are adapted to bear against opposite sides of the chalk, and which have their upper or free ends bent angularly or formed into in wardly projecting teeth or spurs 4, which enter or bite the chalk to retain the chalk in position. The other opposite edges of the plate 1. are provided with flexible straps or tongues 5, which are ordinarily bent angularly, or in a direction away from the ears 3, the tongues .5 being disposed nearer one pair of ears 3 than the other, in order that the holder may most conveniently be applied to the hand.

I11 the form of holder illustrated in Fig. 2, the plate 1 is provided with the teeth l struck upwardly therefrom adjoining the corners, the teeth being adapted to engage within that end of the chalk 2 abutting against the plate.

In the form of holder depicted in Fig. 3, the plate 1 is provided with the dove-tailed teeth 4 struck therefrom to engage the chalk, this form of holder being preferably applied to the chalk during the molding operation, so that the teeth may be locked within the chalk,

The forms depicted in Figs. 1 and 2 are applicable to the chalk at any time, it being observed that the teeth may be readily pressed into the chalk to attach the chalk to the plate. In Fig. 3 there is also illustrated a further modification, itbeing observed that the respective edges of the plate 1 are provided with the slits 6 at the butt ends of the straps or tongues 5, whereby the said ends of the straps may be spaced inwardly from the respective edges of the plate, in order that the holder may more. conveniently accommodate the players finger. This modification, of course, may be applied to the forms illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2, as well.

In Fig. 4, the plate 1 is curved slightly so as to more conveniently accommodate the finger, the respective end or side of the chalk 2 being similarly curved to conform to the curvature of the plate 1 It is evident that each form of holder may be inexpensively constructed or stamped from sheet metal, and may be applied to the chalk in an eflicient manner, the holders being designed to be discarded or thrown away after the chalk has become worn out.

In applying one of the holders to the hand, the plate having the chalk attached thereto is brought against the inner side of the third or ring finger, so that the tongues or straps 5 are disposed astride the third finger or pass between the third finger and second and little lingers, in which event, the free ends of the straps or tongues may be flexed or bent around the third finger with their freeends overlapped, as seen in Fig. 5. The chalk is thus conveniently and efli ciently applied to the hand, the same not encumbering the hand, but permitting the hand to be employed in the usual manner in playing billiards or pool. In chalking the tip of the cue, it is merely necessary to close the third finger, which will hold the chalk firm, so that the chalk may be applied to the tip of the cue. The device may be readily detached by opening the straps or tongues 5, and may be repeatedly applied to the hand until the chalk has become worn out, when the chalk together with the holder may be discarded. In each of the forms illustrated, the chalk entering teeth project toward one side, while the flexible straps project toward the other side, which is essential and desirable in the use of the holder.

hat is claimed is A cue chalk holder embodying a square plate adapted to fit the finger of the players hand, the plate having a plurality of flexible angular cars at opposite edges, and flexible straps at the other edges and adapted to be disposed astride the finger and bent therearound so that their free ends overlap, the tongues and ears projecting in opposite directions, the cars having inwardly projecting chalk-entering teeth at their free ends.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto aflixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

GUY G. GILBERT.

Witnesses ROY GILBERT, J. O. SHI.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. C. 

